Practical skills. Proven results. Tailored for your team.

The Mindset for Critical Thinking

• Understanding the neurological and psychological brain functions involved in critical thinking
• Discovering the mental habits that dispose people toward being effective critical thinkers

Clarifying Problems Using Critical Thinking Techniques

• Gathering and assessing data
• Analyzing a given situation to identify the problems at hand
• Recognizing your assumptions and cognitive biases
• Unmasking persuasion techniques
• Identifying and managing emotions
• Framing and translating issues into formulated, actionable items

Developing Solutions and Solving Problems with Critical Thinking Skills

• Applying counterfactual thinking techniques to assess and refine solutions
• Using diagrams to assess data, check for gaps and communicate solutions to others
• Seeking relevant alternative viewpoints for constructive critique

Understanding Your Mindset for Critical Thinking

• Interpreting feedback on your “My Thinking Styles” assessment
• Gaining insight into your critical thinking mindset
• Selecting which parts of your mindset to develop further

Organizational Context and Awareness for Critical Thinking

• Analyzing power relationships, values, and formal and informal structures of your team or organization
• Acquiring key interpersonal and communication strategies to strengthen your relationships

Implementing Your New Knowledge and Skills

• Anticipating pitfalls you may encounter as a critical thinker
• Creating an action plan for development of critical thinking skills